Pennsylvania HB2757: An Act designating rye whiskey as the official State spirit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, September 1, 2026:

PRINTER'S NO. 3852 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL No. Session of INTRODUCED BY BOYD, TAKAC, M. BROWN, DEASY, SANCHEZ, KRUEGER, T. DAVIS, KRUPA, MUSTELLO, MALAGARI, BRENNAN, INGLIS, FRITZ AND COOPER, AUGUST 31, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIQUOR CONTROL, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 Designating rye whiskey as the official State spirit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Findings and declarations. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows: (1) Rye whiskey has a long history in Pennsylvania and traces back to the late 1700s when European settlers introduced rye as a hardy grain suitable for the region's climate. (2) Farmers converted surplus rye into whiskey, which became both an agricultural necessity and an economic stabilizer as whiskey was more valuable, easier to transport and served as a form of currency on the frontier. (3) This Commonwealth's rye industry played a central role in the Whiskey Rebellion, a major test of Federal authority, demonstrating the spirit's significance in the establishment of early American identity. (4) Today distilleries of this Commonwealth continue this long craft history by utilizing heritage rye varieties and traditional production methods to create quality rye whiskey distinct to this Commonwealth. (5) Distilling rye whiskey has meaningful agricultural benefits as it strengthens family farms through …

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Sponsors

• Heather Boyd (D, 163) · primary sponsor
• Paul Takac (D, 82)
• Brown, Marla (R, 9)
• DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Leanne Krueger (D, 161)
• T. Davis (D, 141)
• Charity Grimm Krupa (R, HD-051)
• Marci Mustello (R, 11)
• Steven Malagari (D, 53)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)

Latest actions

1. September 1, 2026: Referred to LIQUOR CONTROL, Sept. 1, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2757?

HB2757 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act designating rye whiskey as the official State spirit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HB2757?

In committee as of September 1, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LIQUOR CONTROL, Sept. 1, 2026 (September 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2757?

Heather Boyd (D, 163), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2757?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2757